5/25/2021  BoardDocse Pro JENNINGS Monday, April 26, 2021  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  Jennings via Tele-meeting Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm When: Apr 26, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)  April 2021 City Council Meeting Registeri in advance for this meeting: All meetings are recorded Meeting posting date:, A.S Swearing In B.F REGULAR MEETING 1.0 Call to Order 2. Pledge ofA Allegiance 3.F Roll Call 4.A Approval oft the Agenda  https://us0Zweb.zom.us/meting/regliter/ZisuygpajegrozraBsyawzNsfitKIhy After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. One or more of the members of the City Council will be participating by telephone or other electronic means. Members of the public will not be allowed to attend the meeting in person. For accommodations due to disability, please call City Hall at: 314-388-1164, or Relay Missouri (TDD) at 1-  800-735-2460, 72 hours in advance of the meeting.  initials by:  1.N Newly Elected and Re-elected City Council Members! Swearing In  5.A Approval oft the minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 22, 2021 6.A Approval of the minutes from the Special Meeting of March 29, 2021 C.PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS AND REQUESTS 1.P Presentation by Chief Goldstein, North County Fire & Rescue Protection District 2.0 Comments by public. (Please signi in. Comments arel limited to 3 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance.) 3. Councilmember's Reports (Reports arel limited to 10r minutes. See Decorum Ordinance)  4.N Mayor's Report D. MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 1.F Finance Department 2. Courts 3.3 Jail Report 4.E Building Department 5. Sewer Lateral 6.E Economic Development Report 7.F Public' Works Report 8. Recreation Department 9.St. Louis County Police Department 10. North County Fire & Rescue 11. Emergency Management 12. Approval ofr monthly reports E.F REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1.V Ways &N Means and Public Safety Committee 2.F Public Works & Building Committee 3.P Parks & Recreation Committee 4.F Policy and Ordinance Committee 5.N Municipal League 6. Planning Commission  ps/goboardcocscom-mmargvboarcnitiPivaleropenaogn:  1/2    5/25/2021  BoardDocs8 Pro  7.E Economic Development Board 8.) Youth Commission 9. Senior Commission  F.LEGAL BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  1.A AN ORDINANCE OFT THE CITY OF: JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING. A REQUEST FOR LOT CONSOLIDATION. AND GRANTING SAME TO SPEEDWAY, LLC, TO CONSOLIDATE 41 PARCELS- LOTS 1, 2,3, JENNINGS STATION CROSSING. AND THE "COMMON AREA AND EASEMENT OFJ JENNINGS STATION ROAD", PLAT BOOK 356, PAGE 691 (PARCELS 146211956, 14G211938, 14G211929. AND: 14G222561): INTOAS SINGLE PARCEL TO OPERATE A CONVENIENCE STORE AND GAS STATION AT5 5224  JENNINGS: STATION ROAD INT THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H.N NEW BUSINESS 1.E Election oft the President Prol Tem 2. Appointment of Standing Committees  3.A Approval of the Special Event Permit Kiwanis Fishing Derby 4. Approval oft the Special Event Permit Norwood Country Club 5.A Approval oft the Revised 2021 Holiday Calendar 6.A Approval ofa additional speed bumps 7.A Approval oft the Adopta a Street  8.A Approval oft the Fire Department property transfer 9.A Approval oft the ball field maintenance plan at Koeneman Park 10. Approval oft the purchase of the park benches for Sievers Park 11. Approval oft the monthly bills for payment I.MAYOR'S CLOSING REMARKS J.CLOSED SESSION, PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3) 1.F Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) K.A Adjournment 1.A Adjournment  psigoboardos.commolemargepowansirdnstPhyatelopenalcgnt  2/2    JENNENGS  Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting Telemeeting Via Zoom Video April 26, 2021 Regular Council Meeting' 7:00j p.m.  Thet two thousand four hundred and nineteenth meeting of the. Jennings City Council was held on  Monday, April 26, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Video.  A. SWEARING. IN  1.N Newly Elected and Re-elected City Council Members Swearing In  Mayor Austin opened the floor for Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, toj perform the swearing-in ofthe Deletra led Yolonda Fountain Henderson through the Oath of Office for elected officials of the City of Jennings. Congratulations Councilwoman Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Ward 1. Deletra led' Terry Wilson through the Oath ofOffice for elected officials of the City of Jennings. Deletra led Gary Johnson through the Oath of Office for elected officials oft the City of. Jennings Deletra led. Joseph Turner through the Oath ofOffice for elected officials of the City of. Jennings. Mayor Austin thanked all ther newly elected and re-elected councilmembers. She thanked former Councilwoman Jones and former Councilwoman Owens for serving the City of. Jennings with  newly elected andi re-elected elected officials.  Congratulations Councilman Terry Wilson, Ward2. Congratulations Councilman Gary Johnson, Ward3 3. Congratulations Councilman. Joseph' Turner, Ward 4.  dignity fort the last few years. B. REGULAR MEETING  1. Call to Order- Thei meeting was called to order at 7:11 p.m.  2. Roll Call  Council members present: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane  Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner.  Council member(s) absent: None. 3. Approval of the Agenda  Also present: Mayor Yolanda. Austin; Deletral Hudson, City Clerk; and Sam Alton, City Attorney. On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City  Council approved the agenda for the meeting. All in favor; none opposed. 4. Approval oft the minutes from the Regular Meeting ofl March 22, 2021.  On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 22, 2021. All in favor; none  opposed.  Page 1of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward    5. Approval of the minutes from the Special Meeting of March 29,2021.  On the motion made by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the minutes from the Special Meeting of March 29, 2021. All in favor; none C.P PRESENTATION OF PETITIONERS, REMONSTRATIONS, COMPLAINTS, AND 1.1 Presentation by Chief Goldstein, North County Fire & Rescue Protection District Brennan Hartin, FGM Architects, architects for North County Fire & Rescue Protection District saidt that they arei int the concept development phase oft thej project. Hes shared the site development plans andi renderings ont the screen fort the City Council. He discussed thej plans fora ar new firehouse at 8730. Jennings Station Road and 8732 Jennings Station Road. Brennan said that the new site will need to consolidate thej plats. Hej presented two rough sites schematics oft thej property. Mayor Austin invited questions. Councilwoman Clower asked about the outdoor lighting for the building and traffic signal light for outgoing traffic. Brennan said that there would be some uplighting along the foliage and strategic downlighting for egress exits. He said that the district doesi not] plan toj puti ini new traffic lights, but therel has been dialogue and as submission made to St. Louis County regardingt thep plan development oft the site. Brennan explained that St. Louis County Rich Tiberghein, North County Fire & Rescue District Board member, spoke on the mandates regarding the traffic signals from St. Louis County. He congratulated LaChrista Wilson on her addition tot the North County Fire & Rescue District Board of Directors. Rich introduced her to the City of Jennings and congratulated her for her appointment as the teacher of the year at 2.Comments by the public. (Please sign in. Comments arel limited to 31 minutes. Seel Decorum Sharon Wilber, 9221 Cozens Avenue, expressed her concerni regarding the speed! bumps that were placed in front of! her home. She asked why so many were placed. Mayor Austin said there were speeding drivers in front oft the schools. She said that the City listened to concerns from parents about students attending school and speeding in that area. Mayor Austin said that a few had been Ms. Wilbers said that there was a speed bump at Dorwood: Drive which was moved closer, ini front of! her home. Councilman Wilson said that thei reason that one was: moved near the senior facility because there was no stop sign and the City of. Jennings does not have rights tot the street toj place one. He said that after the speed bumps have been moved the issue got better and he understands her concern about thei noise from the speed bumps. Councilman Wilson said that the point of the speed bumps being placed was all about safety first, after receiving more complaints requesting speed bumps. Hes said that thej project had beeni int the works for a couple of years. Ms. Wilber asked if the City had considered speed bumps that were less harsh on vehicles. Jim said the City researched different speed bumps that are used in surrounding municipalities, that must bej placed with asphalt, which was deemed very expensive and time-consuming. He said that the current speed bumps are not as aggressive as other speed bumps he looked at and they were designed for use inj parking lots. He said that the speed bumps are low profile and seemed to be doing their job. Capt. Law said that the City of. Jennings has done a great job with the holistic approach to speeding. He pointed out that the speed bumps could be moved since they are not permanent and willl bei moved to necessary areas. Jim said that hel has been using a spreadsheet to note areas of concern so traffic: studies can be conducted tol help decide on the placement of speed bumps. Councilwoman, Anderson said that in the recent Building and Public Works Committee meeting, they discussed where some adjustment could bei made to the placement of speed bumps, Justin Perkins, Chief Executive Officer ofLarge Chocolate Shake. LLC, introduced himselfand explained that Large Chocolate Shake was a multimedia solutions company for Black-owned  opposed.  REQUESTS  willi mandate thet traffic signaling needs.  Westview Middle School. Ordinance.)  moved after going tot the Building and Public Works Committee for discussion.  and as ai result, some on Cozens Avenue have already been moved.  Page2of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward    businesses. Mr. Perkins said he was from North County and hadi never celebrated Juneteenth Day int thej past. He said that up until this past year, hel had notl known whati iti meant. Mr. Perkinss saidt they selected the City ofJ Jennings tol hostt the event because thei municipalityl holds 14,000 residents and approximately 12,000 are African American residents. He shared the upcoming Black Freedom Fest event which was created to educate young people about. Juneteenth Day, andi it willl last two days. Mr. Perkins said that the event willl bel hosted on. June 19,2022, and June 20, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at] Koeneman Park and Lions Park. He said that the event may host two hundred vendors with music, games, and food vendors. He shared some Black Lakesha Nelson, Riverview Gardens School District, asked if she wanted to share updates on Proposition! E, who should shes send thati information. Mayor Austin said thati ifshes senti itt tol Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, that she would ensure that thei information gets distributed. Alice Wilson, Old Lucas Hunt, said that she was a part of the One West Florissant Strategic Initiative. She said that the organization's goal was to work with businesses in Dellwood, Ferguson, Country Club Hills, Flordell Hills, and. Jennings. Shes said that they are asking fori input from those communities, and she shared the survey link with those at the virtual City Council 8.Councilmember's: Reports (Reports are limited to 10 minutes. See Decorum Ordinance) Councilwoman Fountain Henderson thanked all who supported her campaign. She conducted her survey regarding the placement of the speed bumps and found that residents are complaining are about the number of the speed bumps. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson said that the Jennings School District did not request them, though it was said that they requested them. She asked Jim if he had any statistics showing a correlation between speed bump performance and Jim said that he consulted thel Policel Department for information and the City insurance company for guidance. Hes said regarding thei issue, the City mustl bej proactive. Councilman Wilson said that the City did get an official request from the former Jennings School District Superintendent, Dr. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked. Jimi ifhel has been going around fixing streetlights and potholes on Cozens Avenue. Jim said the pothole truck makes its rounds every day since winter has ended. He said that he checks streetlights every morning before going into work and calls in Councilwoman Fountain Henderson asked why there were speed bumps placed at stop signs. Jim said that it was placed there tol help stop people from driving through stop signs. He said it was observed that it was creating a hazardous situation because of drivers going around the speed bumps, so there will be an adjustment made to remedy the issue. Councilwoman Fountain Henderson saidt that thes school district willl be closing and] locking the gate at Ada Wortley Avenue. Councilman Stichnote congratulated all those newly elected and re-elected councilmembers. He asked how many speed bumps the Public Works Department had already moved. Jim shared the adjustments to the speed bumps that were moved and some that were completely removed. Councilman Stichnote gave ai reminder oft the continuing Senior Bingo coming on' Thursday, April 29,2021.1 He encouraged: senior residents tos sign up since there was no waiting list. Councilman Stichnote: said thats since. January 2021, there were 88 derelict cars tagged and 81 were removed or resolved. He suggested that at trashcan be placed att thel bus stop in front of the Police Department. Jim saidt that thet trash can wasi removed because there was some confusion as to who wasi maintaining thet trash can. Mayor Austin suggested finding someone to adopt that stop tol help Councilman Stichnote said that the Building Department had not answered their phones and voicemail boxes were: full. He asked that Meadowlark Avenuel be added to thel list of streets being considered for speed bump placement.. Jims said thatt thoughi it didi noti maket thel Building and] Public  Freedom Fest event flyers on the screen for the City Council.  meeting.  speeding drivers.  Art! McCoy.  any lights that are out to Ameren.  solvet thei issue.  Page 3of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Works Committee meeting, he would make sure it made it on the list to be discussed at the next Councilwoman. Brown welcomed the newly elected and re-elected officials and welcomed Sgt. Brinkman, who was taking the place of Sgt. Perez, who has moved to another post. She was thankful for the progress made thus far in the City of Jennings and looked forward to their Councilwoman Brown also expressed her concern about the trashcan at the bus stop in front of the Police Department. She reported that the Adopt-A-Stop program was moving forward slowly. She asked that people let her know ift there was someone interested in becoming a part ofthe program. Councilwoman Brown said thati initiative will truly be thel beginning tol beautify She thanked Schona McClellon, Director of Housing, and the Building Department staff for allowing her to understand what their daily operations looked like. Councilwoman Brown announced that there was no date for the upcoming City-wide clean-up and wanted to include thei newi members ofthe City Council int thei initiative. Jim saidt thatt thel Public Works Department Councilwoman Brown said that shel had the opportunity to sit in on the monthly briefing made by! Representative Coril Bush. Councilwoman Brown thanked Councilman Stichnote fore ensuring the maintenance of the grounds at Koeneman Park. Mayor Austin noted that Alice Wilson was Councilman Wilson greeted everyone and congratulated those newly elected and re-elected officials. He acknowledged outgoing Councilwomen. Jones and Owens. He thanked them for their service. He congratulated Ward 2 constituent, Rosemary Johnson, for beingt the inspiration for the Councilman Wilsoni thanked Schona for her assistance toa a Ward2 21 resident whol lived on Coleridge Drive. He said that the resident was grateful. He remarked that phone calls like that were: nice to Councilwoman. Anderson congratulated thei new electees andi returning officials. She reported that there was ani issue at Long Nails, that had a sign stating that the restroom was out of order when people came in to use the restroom. Councilwoman Anderson asked Schona if she could investigate the issue. She asked Sam Alton, City Attorney, about adopting the FEMA standard regarding public restrooms. Sam said according to the state of Missouri code of regulations, all cosmetology establishments must provide adequate restrooms for customers and employees. He said that the City could adopt thel FEMA: standard. Schona told Councilwoman Anderson that Long Nails took the sign down, they understood the issue and she shared with them the rules from the Missouri Department of Commerce for the Board of Cosmetology and Barbers. Councilwoman Councilwoman Anderson reported that a resident at 7109 Idlewild Avenue and 7121 West Florissant wanted to work on the fence splitting their property with their neighbors and want to know who owned the fence. Schona said she would have someone follow up. Councilwoman Anderson asked. Jim ifther restrooms at] Lions Park were. locked. Jim said that Lions Park gate was Councilwoman Anderson asked how many speed bumps were removed. Jim said that about five were eliminated. She remarked that there were still about fifteen (15) on Cozens Avenue. Councilman Johnson congratulated the newly elected officials, Councilwoman Fountain Henderson, and Councilman Turner. He congratulated Councilman Wilson on his re-election and thanked the residents of Ward 3 for a second term. He remarked that he did not take the Councilman Johnson reported that on April 10,2021, there was an Earth Day event at the North County Agricultural Education Center. He represented the City of. Jennings in participating in forming garden beds and planting potatoes. Councilman Johnson reported that he represented  meeting.  contributions tol keep thei momentum going.  the City of. Jennings.  could assist ini the cleaning while managing the rest of their duties.  interested in the Adopt-A-Stop: program.  newly renamed Johnson Jennings Junior High School. receive and tol hear ani issuel had been resolved.  Anderson thanked her for her quick response and thanked Sam for his input.  closed because oft the low park staff.  office lightly and promised to try toi represent Ward 3.  Page4 4of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward    the City of. Jennings at the Food and Justice pane. The event was hosted by A Red Circle, a nonprofit organization on April 14, 2021, that gave] perspective on racial inequities and creating Councilman Johnson said he could not find thej pole number for a streetlight that was out on Marge. Avenue.. Jim said that he did call Ameren regarding that streetlight, but he would follow up. Councilman Johnson said that hel had not gotten any complaints on the speed bumps and he believedi that they were strategically placed. He said that Ward3residents werel happy with them, especially where the streets descend. He said that they would gladly accept any Ward 2 speed Councilman Johnson observed that sometimes after a vehicle accident occurs, the debris from vehicle wreckage can sit on the street after a police report is made. He asked who normally cleaned up the area to prevent another incident. Councilman Johnson said that he used some ward funds to make a flyer of where the Ward 3 councilmembers could be reached, keeping residents up to date on things happening in the City of. Jennings, andi it was mailed out to Ward Councilwoman Clower greeted everyone. She congratulated the newly elected and re-elected Councilwoman Clower reported that at 5400. Janet Avenue, Monument of] Faith Church of God will be hosting a food drive every Friday from 1 p.m. to 3j p.m. until August 2021. She said that the Monument of Faith Church has been reaching out and working with the community. Councilwoman Clower reported that at 5300 Helen Avenue, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church will also be hosting a food drive, May 5th to May gth, 2021. She encouraged people Councilwoman Cloweri reported that the placement ofs speed bumpsi in Ward 4 has been approved onl Helen Avenue, Emma Avenue, and Garesche. Avenue.. Jim correctedi her, saying that Garesche Councilwoman Clower reported that there was a cleanup event scheduled on April 24, 2021, but it was unfortunately canceled due to the rain. She thanked the YMCA Men's Service Club for their engagement in the cleanup, which was rescheduled for May 22, 2021. She said that the cleanup event will meet at 6350 Garesche Avenue at 9:30 a.m. and begin at 10 a.m., which includes a snack or lunch. Councilwoman Clower said that they would need no less than fifly (50) volunteers for the cleanup event. She encouraged thej public to geti involved because it was an opportunity to beautify the community. She said that there will be balloons to mark the locations andj posters will go out around the. Jennings area as ai reminder. Councilwoman Clower Councilwoman Clower reminded residents thati ift they see someone dumping trash, they should call and report it. She encouraged people tol let offenders know that they are beings seen dumping thet trash. She thanked Alison with the A Caring Plus Foundation, Officer Bakula, and Officer McCrary for their commitment to cleaning up the City of Jennings. She said that Alison has spoken with Mayor Austin regarding the application for the Adopt-A-Street sign which was Councilwoman Clower thanked Schona for looking into the issue and resolving the issue regarding a Codel Enforcement Inspector at City Hall. She reported that shei received a call from a resident that was upset about speeding drivers on Hamilton Avenue, she told him that there Councilman Turner reported that al lot on Eldredge Avenue has not had the grass cut for more than a year. He said that he spoke with Ms. Williams who explained the. Adopt-A-Stop program Councilman Turner reported that al lady was living at the Jennings Senior Apartments near the old school off Switzer. Avenue that has broken windows. He asked who the building was owned by and who's responsibility wasi it toi managei its upkeep. Jim said thatt there was a cleanup behind the property done. He said that they now have a contact person for that property. He said that  laws that benefit food and agriculture.  bumps that are being removed and suggested that they bej placed in' Ward 3.  30 constituents. officials.  needing assistance to contact them.  Avenue would not bei included at thist time.  gave thanks tol Deletral Hudson, for her assistance with thej posters.  coming to the City Council that evening for approval.  willl be speed bumps placed on that street.  tol him. He was also given a list ofbus stops in Ward 4.  Page! 5of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward    the window with the catwalk was causing an issue because no person could egress into the  building.  5.1 MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor. Austin welcomed Sgt. Dan Brinkman, who has been promoted to the post that was once occupied by Sgt. Perez, who has been promoted to the Community Engagement Unit. Sgt. Brinkman: introduced! himselfand said thatl hel had bigs shoes toi fill. Councilwoman Anderson asked what his telephone number was. Mayor Austin said that she would share it with the City Mayor Austin said that on Saturday, April 24, 2021, the Police Department hosted al Drug Take Back. She thanked the residents that participated in the Take-Back. She reported that the vaccination clinic at the Jennings Tharp Civic Center on April 15,2021, had a low turnout. She said that the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Missouri National Guard would continue tol be vaccinating at the Dellwood Recreation Center located on West Florissant from 9 a.m. to 6j p.m. and will continue int the John Murphy Health Center inl Berkeley from 8 a.m. to 12 Mayor Austin congratulated Deletra Hudson, City Clerk, forl her nomination by Iota Phil Lambda Sorority Inc., Alpha Zeta Chapter, who presented their 10th annual business ofthen month award to her. She said that Deletra is the proud owner of Deletra Hudson LLC. Deletra will also be representing the chapter at their national convention. Mayor Austin said that she is grateful for Deletra's! background in finance and her assistance with supervising the Finance Department. Mayor Austin announced that on June 21, 2021, the City ofJ Jennings willl be recognizing former Councilman Rodney Epps, by dedicating Hamilton Park as Councilman Rodney Epps's Park. She also announced on. June 26, 2021, there willl be a dedication event for Councilman Allan Stichnote She said that the City of. Jennings was fortunate tol have the PGA Tour GolfToumament at the Norwood) Hills Country Club from September 6th to September 12th. Mayor Austin recognized the new manager oft thel Buzz Westfall location of Schnucks. Shei reported that Schnucks was given a proclamation in celebration oft the upper market employee day, whichi now hangs in the Schnucks Mayor Austin said thatt therei is a. Juneteenth essay contest for the. Jennings School District middle schoolers, which will run from May 1St to May 315t. She said that there will be a first-place prize for each middle school grade, for their essay titled, "What Juneteenth Means To Me." Mayor Austin said that winners willl be announced onl Friday, June 18th at 6:30 p.m., essay winners will Mayor Austin: reported that the City of. Jennings had multiplej job positions open. She said that the City would liket to fillt thej positions ofPublic' Works Laborers, Codel Enforcement Inspectors int the Building Department, Finance Director, Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant in the Recreation Department, Court Clerk for the. Jennings Municipal Court, and Corrections Officers int the Corrections Department. She encouraged the publict to apply ont the City of] Jennings website Mayor Austin said that the City has implemented additional security patrols to ride around to ten hotspots and the Family Dollar on West Florissant to help with the trash dumping problem. She Mayor Austin announced that the City of Jennings was expecting half of the American Rescue Plan stimulus funds to arrive sometime in. June 2021, in the amount of $2,586,000. She said that there will be an advisory panel formed to assist in the decision-making of the funds' use and the Comprehensive Plan review. Mayor Austin said that there willl be an email address created, where  Councimembers.  p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Island at 4 p.m. at] Koeneman Park.  store.  read their essays at 6:30p.m.  or pick up an application from City Hall.  saidt that the patrols take place from Wednesday through Sunday.  suggestions can be made for the use of thes stimulus funds. D.I MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS  Page 6of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward    On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City  Council approved thei monthly department reports.. All ini favor; none opposed.  E.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES  1.) Ways and Means & Public. Safety Committee- - Councilman Wilson reported that there was no 2. Public Works & Building Committee Councilwoman Anderson reported that there was a meeting on Thursday, April 15, 2021, to discuss the speed bumps and complaints received regardingt the placement of the speed! bumps. Shes said thatt thej publics safetyi initiative was al learning 3. Parks & Recreation Committee- - Councilman Stichnote reported that there was ai meeting on April 8, 2021. He: saidt that the committee discussed thei maintenance ofthel ball: fields at] Koeneman Park and the contract was awarded to Green Choice LLC for $16,440. He reported that the committee also discussedt ther repair cost ofthes sprinkler system for thel baseball fields atl Koeneman Park. The committee awarded the: sprinkler repair contract to O'Hara Outdoors LLC for $125 for thei first hour of repair and $85 per hour thereafter. He said that the committee also discussed the purchase of the park benches for Sievers Park, with bids from Global Equipment and School Outfitters. The committee approved the purchase recommendation from School Outfitters for 16 4.1 Policy and Ordinance Committee - Mayor Austin reported that there was no meeting. 5. Municipal League - Councilman Wilson reported that there was an Executive Board meeting for thel Municipal League ofl Metro St. Louis, wherel Darlene Bell was elected as Vice-Chair ofthe Executive Committee. Hes saidt that Councilwoman Brown was nominated as a board member but was not elected because the Municipal League traditionally didi not have members from the same Councilman Wilson reported that there willl be an installation of officers event for thel Municipal League, he will keep the City Council members updated, and send the information to Deletra. Councilman Wilson reported that House Bill 9201 had a third reading on the House Calendar of Housel Bills and could bel brought up for a vote. Ifthel billi is passed, it would send this measure to the Senate: for their consideration, which will change municipal elections from April tol November. Hel urged the public to email whom to vote on] HB 920. He advised thatt thel Municipal League was 6. Planning Commission - Councilman Johnson reported that there was a meeting on April 1, 2021, where the committee heard aj petition fora a Conditional Use Permit to consolidate a car sales business lots 2,3,4 and for Speedway gas station and convenience store to consolidate their lots. Hes said the committee also discussed thei number ofConditional Usel Permits int the C2-S Shopping District of the West Florissant Business Corridor. Councilman Johnson reported that it was determined that thel business corridor had forty-two (42) buildings, which housed fifty-nine (59) businesses. The Planning Commission discussed setting a cap on the number of Conditional Use Permits int the corridor to continue to align with the zone's s overall goal. He said that oft the fifty- nine (59) current businesses and thej potential ofnineteen (19) businesses coming tot the area, there  meeting.  experience and some oft thes speed bumps willl bei removed or moved.  ADA-compliant park benches totaling $18,709.84 plus shipping.  municipality serving ont the board.  in opposition tot the bill.  Hes said that the petition was passed by the Planning Commission.  aret thirty-nine (39) more businesses that could be opened int the: zone. 7. Economic Development. Board - Report provided. 8. Youth Commission - There was noi meeting. 9. Senior Commission - Report provided. F.LEGAL BUSINESS (Proposed Ordinances)  Page7of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward    1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JENNINGS, MISSOURI, APPROVING A REQUEST FOR LOT CONSOLIDATION AND GRANTING THE SAME TO SPEEDWAY, LLC, TO CONSOLIDATE 4 PARCELS- LOTS 1, 2, 3, JENNINGS STATION CROSSING. AND' THE "COMMON AREA AND EASEMENT OF JENNINGS STATION. ROAD", PLATI BOOK3 356, PAGE 691 (PARCELSI 14G211938, 14G211929AND 14G222561)- INTO AS SINGLEI PARCELTOOPERATEAC CONVENIENCES STORE/ AND GAS STATION AT 5224 JENNINGS STATION ROAD IN THE CITY OF JENNINGS, On the motion for the first reading made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for Bill #2642. Sam did the first reading of the ordinance. On the motion made by Councilwoman. Anderson, seconded by Councilman Wilson for the second reading, Sam did the Bill# #26421 became Ordinance: #25801 by thei following roll call vote ofthe councilmembers, voting inf favor: Allan Stichnote, Yolondal Fountain! Henderson, Janel Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary. Johnson,  MISSOURI.  second reading of the ordinance.  Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner.  G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS  1.1 Election of the President. Pro Tem  On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the election of Councilman Terry Wilson as President Pro Tem. By the followingr roll call vote ofthe councilmembers, votingi ini favor: Allan Stichnote, Janel Brown, Terry Wilson, Gary. Johnson, Phyllis Anderson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner; Yolonda Fountain  Henderson opposed.  2. Appointment of Standing Committees  On the motion made by Councilwoman. Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the appointments to the following Standing Committees: Ways and Means & Public Safety Committee: Chairperson Terry Wilson, Allan Stichnote, Phyllis Anderson and Joseph Turner; Public Works and Building Committee: Chairperson Gary Johnson, Yolonda Fountain Henderson, Jane Brown and Lorraine Clower; Parks and Recreation Committee: Chairperson Allan Stichnote, Jane Brown, Gary Johnson, and Lorraine Clower; Policy and Ordinance Committee: Chairperson Phyllis Anderson, Allan Stichnote, Terry Wilson and Joseph Turner; Municipal League Representative: Councilman Terry Wilson and to the Planning  Commission, Councilman Gary Johnson. All in favor; none opposed. 3. Approval of the. Special Event Permit- - Kiwanis Fishing Derby  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the special event permit for the Kiwanis Club of Jennings to host its annual  fishing derby at] Koeneman Park on. June 12,2021. All in favor; none opposed. 4. Approval of the Special Event Permit- - Norwood Country Club  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City Council approved the special event permit for Norwood Hills Country Club to host a firework  display on. July 4, 2021. All ini favor; none opposed. 5. Approval oft the Revised 2021 Holiday Calendar June 18, 2021. Alli ini favor; none opposed. 6. Approval of additional speed bumps  On the motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the revised 2021 holiday calendar toi include. Juneteenth Day, to be observed on  Page 8of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Ont the motion made by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City Council approved the recommendation for additional speed bumps on Janet Avenue, Helen Avenue, Hodiamont Avenue, Hamilton Avenue, Emma Avenue, Sunbury Avenue, Kinamore Drive, Blewett Avenue, St. Cyr Drive, Solway Avenue, and Shannon Avenue. Alli in favor; none  opposed.  7.Approval ofthe Adopt ai Street  Ont thei motion madel by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilman Wilson, the City Council approved the Adopt-A-Street application from A Caring Plus Inc. All in favor; none opposed. On thei motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Johnson, the City Council approved the property transfer between North County Fire & Rescue Protection District and the  8. Approval of the Fire Department, property transfer City of] Jennings. Alli ini favor; none opposed.  9.Approval oft the ball field maintenance plan atl Koeneman Park  On the motion made by Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilman Stichnote, the City Council approved the maintenance contract for the ball fields at Koeneman Park from Green  Choice LLC: for $16,440. All in favor; none opposed.  10. Approval of the purchase of the park benches for, Sievers. Park  On the motion made by Councilman Stichnote, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council approved the purchase of park benches for Sievers Park from School Outfitters for  $18,709.84.. All in favor; none opposed. 11. Approval of the monthly bills for payment.  On thei motion made by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City  Council approved thei monthly bills forj payment. All in favor; none opposed.  LMAYORSCLOSING REMARKS  Mayor Austin thanked everyone still on the call. She reported attending thel University yofMissouri St. Louis class on the fundamentals of economic development, was Kellie Shelton, Economic Development Coordinator, Councilman Terry Wilson, and herself, Mayor Austin. She said that  they meet every Wednesday, until May 19th via Zoom.  J.C CLOSED SESSION, LEGAL. ANDI PERSONNEL (RSMO 610:021-3)  On April 26, 2021, on the motion made by Councilwoman Clower, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City Council approved a closed session for Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) by the following roll call vote of councilmembers voting in favor: Stichnote, Fountain Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent; none opposing nor Also present were Mayor Yolanda Austin; Sam Alton, City Attorney; and City Clerk, Deletra  abstaining. Hudson.  PERSONNEL The following actions were taken: a. Hiring] Full Time Correctional Officer  Ont thei motion madel by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Brown, the City Council voted to table the action on the proposed recommendation from Lt. Pervis Jones, Corrections Department, tol hire Corey. Jones for full time correctional officer pending thei receipt ofhis resume.  Page 9of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward    The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Stichnote, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, and' Turner; none absent; Fountain-Henderson. opposing; none abstaining.  b. Hiring Full Time Public Works Laborer  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Anderson, the City Council approved the recommendation from James Maixner, Public Works Director, to hire Lawrence Rush for the full time Public Works Laborer position, pending background screening. The recommendation was approved by the roll call votes of the following council members: Stichnote, Fountain-Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none  absent; none opposing nor abstaining. C. Hiring Full Time Public Works Laborer  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the recommendation from James Maixner, Public Works Director, to hire Brandon! Kenti fort thei fulli timel Public Works Laborer position. The recommendation was approved by the roll call votes of the following council members: Stichnote, Fountain-Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none: absent; Anderson opposing; none abstaining.  d. Hiring Part Time Public Works Laborer  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain-Henderson, the City Council approved the recommendation from James Maixner, Public Works Director, to hire Cohl Dodds-Arrington for the part time Public Works Laborer position, pending background screening. The recommendation was approved by the roll call votes of the following council members: Stichnote, Fountain-Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, and  Turner; none absent; none opposing nor abstaining.  Rescind Motion to Table Hiring Full Time Correctional Officer  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain-Henderson, the City Council approved thei recommendation to1 rescind thei motion tot tablet thel hiring ofthe full time Correctional Officer. The recommendation was approved by the roll call votes of the following council members: Stichnote, Jones, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Owens,  Clower; none abstained; none were absent nor opposed. f. Hiring Full Time Correctional Officer  On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Fountain-Henderson, the City Council approved thei recommendation from] Lt. Pervis. Jones, Corrections Department, to hire Corey Jones for the full time Correctional Officer position. The recommendation was approved by thei roll call votes ofthe following council members: Stichnote, Fountain-Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent; none opposing nor On the motion made by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council approved the recommendation from Lt. Pervis Jones, Corrections Department, to hire Donte Fisher as the alternate full time Correctional Officer position. The recommendation was approved by thei roll call votes oft the following council members: Stichnote, Fountain-Henderson, Wilson, Brown, Anderson, Johnson, Clower, and Turner; none absent; none opposing nor  abstaining.  abstaining. K.ADJOURNMENT  On the motion madel by Councilwoman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Clower, the City Council voted by the following roll call of councilmembers in favor of adjourning at 9:44 p.m.: Allan Stichnote, Yolonda Fountain-Henderson, Terry Wilson, Jane Brown, Phyllis Anderson, Gary Johnson, Lorraine Clower, and. Joseph Turner; none absent; none opposing nor abstaining.  Page 10of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward    Approved: Attest:  Solanda Austin, Ylasteflu Bhiifibar Deletra Hudson, City Clerk  Mayor  Page 11 of11  Prepared by Khianna Ward